Sunday, April 30, 2023

Succession Recap: Look Out, Because Kendall's 'Got That Gleam in His Eye'

Kendall is hyped up for a big presentation this week on Succession. But did his new product launch turn out to be more of a rapid unscheduled disassembly? As Sunday’s episode opens, we’re greeted by the face of… Logan Roy! The old bastard (R.I.P.) is on video taping a pitch for Waystar’s new line of […]

American Idol's Top 10 Revealed Live, Following Pair of Brutal Eliminations

We can now count the number of remaining American Idol contestants on two hands, which is helpful for mathematically-challenged viewers like myself who really can’t go much higher than that. Sunday’s two-hour live installment paid homage to a dozen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, while showing absolutely no respect whatsoever to two more […]

Fatal Attraction Premiere Recap: Are You Tempted to Watch More? Grade It!

Paramount+’s Fatal Attraction series shows us the first embers of an illicit affair… but it also shows us the damage it can cause once it catches fire. Sunday’s premiere opens with former lawyer Dan Gallagher (Joshua Jackson) sporting a scraggly beard and facing a parole board after spending 15 years in prison for second-degree murder. […]

Rebecca Ferguson Compares Silo Antihero to Mission: Impossible and Dune Roles: 'She's Very Broken'

If one descends to the lower-most depths of Apple TV’s titular Silo, you will find Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette, an engineer who over the course of the early episodes will be nudged to rise — figuratively, as well as up many, many levels — to serve a new purpose. Based on Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels […]

Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly Offers Explanation For Her PaleyFest Absence

On Saturday, Yellowstone‘s Kelly Reilly shared why she was a no-show at April’s PaleyFest. After Reilly posted a photo with Succession‘s Brian Cox to her Instagram feed, a commenter asked why she didn’t attend the Los Angeles event, despite her presence on the original RSVP list, which was announced in mid-January and seemed to confirm […]

Sweet Tooth Season 2 Finale Recap: Bodies Drop in the Final Showdown With Abbot — Who Didn't Survive?

In a show geared toward children, that finale sure had a lot of death, didn’t it? In the Season 2 closer of Sweet Tooth, Jepperd, Gus and Aimee are tired of running. The trio decides to lure General Abbot and his men to Pubba’s house for one last fight to end his reign of terror […]

A Small Light: 6 Things to Know About NatGeo's Gripping, Moving New Take on the Story of Anne Frank

A Small Light co-showrunner Joan Rater knows that Anne Frank’s story ends in heartbreaking, horrifying fashion. We all do. Frank’s diary, written while the teenage Jewish girl and her family hid from Nazis in World War II-era Amsterdam, comes to an abrupt close when their secret annex is raided. Anne, and most of her family, […]

Quotes of the Week: Sweet Tooth, Flash, The Daily Show, Good Trouble and More

The jury’s still out on those May flowers, but April showers definitely brought some top-notch television. (Bet you didn’t know those two things were related.) In our latest Quotes of the Week compilation below, we’ve gathered nearly two dozen of television’s most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted and […]

Saturday, April 29, 2023

White House Correspondents Dinner: President Biden and Host Roy Wood Jr. Lob Jokes at Fox News, POTUS' Age

The Daily Show‘s Roy Wood Jr. this Saturday evening was the lead entertainer at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, a fundraiser for scholarships for aspiring journalists. The annual event is held in the Washington Hilton Ballroom, and this year aired on C-SPAN, CNN and MSNBC. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, as […]

Sweet Tooth's Nonso Anozie Pleads the Fifth on Fate of [Spoiler]: 'You Know You Shouldn't Be Asking Me That!'

The following contains spoilers for the first five episodes of Sweet Tooth Season 2. Tommy Jepperd — the Big Man to Sweet Tooth‘s Gus — is going through the emotional wringer. Not only did he lose his wife and child in the early days of the Sick, but now his chosen son has also been […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of April 30

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Ratings: Grand Crew Ends Low; WWE and a Blue Bloods Rerun Lead Friday

In the latest TV ratings, Fox’s SmackDown led Friday in the demo, while CBS’ Blue Bloods rerun copped the night’s largest audience. FOX | Friday Night SmackDown (with 2.3 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating) was up week-to-week. ABC | NFL Draft coverage averaged 2.4 million viewers and a 0.5 demo rating. NBC […]

The TVLine Performers of the Week (tie): Keri Russell and Kieran Culkin

THE PERFORMER | Keri Russell THE SHOW | Netflix’s The Diplomat THE EPISODE | “The James Bond Clause” (April 20, 2023) THE PERFORMANCE | Midway through The Diplomat’s Season 1 finale, Russell’s nascent ambassador Kate Wyler gets into a heated power struggle on the streets of Paris and it’s tense, distressing, fraught, unsettling and incredibly nuanced. […]

Friday, April 28, 2023

Taye Diggs and Keesha Sharp to Star in BET+'s Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy

Taye Diggs and Keesha Sharp are teaming up for the BET+ true crime film series Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, slated to debut later this year. Based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta, the project follows Lance (played by Diggs), a “successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both […]

Severance EP Ben Stiller Pushes Back on Season 2 Delay Chatter, Insists 'No One's Going to the Break Room'

Is Severance in danger of melting down before we even get to see a Season 2? Don’t worry: Ben Stiller says we don’t need to put in for a transfer just yet. “No one’s going to the break room,” Stiller, who serves as director and executive producer on the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama, assured fans […]

TVLine Items: Pose Vet Joins AHS, Fox Orders Lifeguard Drama and More

Ryan Murphy is reteaming with one of his award-winning Pose stars for the latest edition of American Horror Story. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has joined Season 12 of the FX horror anthology series, our sister site Deadline reports. No character details for her role are currently available. Subtitled Delicate, the upcoming installment of AHS is based […]

The Good Doctor: [Spoiler] Out Ahead of Season 7

The Good Doctor will be down a series regular this fall. TVLine can confirm that Brandon Larracuente, who plays Dr. Danny Perez, will not be returning to the ABC medical drama on a full-time basis for Season 7. However, an insider tells us that he could return as a guest star. Per Deadline, Larracuente has […]

Fox News 8 pm Viewership Down Sharply Since Tucker Carlson's Ouster

Fox News viewership in the 8 pm hour is thus far down at least 50% since Tucker Carlson’s ouster was announced on Monday and his eponymous primetime hour was in turn replaced with Fox News Tonight. What turned out to be the series finale of Tucker Carlson Tonight last Friday drew 2.7 million viewers, whereas […]

NBC 'Spoils' Its Finales: Life-Changing Chicago Fire, Night Court's Abby Put on Trial, Stabler Benched and More

NBC is the latest broadcast network (following ABC and CBS)  to release synopses for the remainder of its season (and potentially one or two series) finales, including the #OneChicago trifecta, every Law and each Order, and Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez. As previously reported, NBC has already handed renewals to Chicago Fire (for Season […]

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Warrior Season 3 (Finally) Gets Release Date — Plus, Watch a Punchy Trailer

Warrior is ready to fight another day. Season 3 of the action-packed drama series, which is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, is set to debut with its first two episodes on Thursday, June 29, on what will by then be known as simply HBO Max. Watch a teaser trailer above. […]

TVLine Items: Barry Vet Joins Industry, It's Always Sunny Return Date and More

Barry vet Sarah Goldberg is entering a new Industry. The actress has joined the HBO series for its third season, playing Petra Koenig, a portfolio manager at ethical investment fund FutureDawn, the premium cabler announced on Facebook. As previously announced, Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington will also appear in the upcoming season as Henry Muck, […]

Bel-Air Season 2 Finale Recap: Will and Carlton's Junior Year Comes to a Dramatic Close — Grade It!

Thanks to Doc, Will’s basketball career may have been over before it began. Doc’s ongoing feud with his business associate Lorenzo in Bel-Air’s second season threatened to expose their shady side hustle, which would have jeopardized the team’s eligibility to play college basketball — pretty much destroying their chances of getting recruited to the NBA. […]

9-1-1: Lone Star Staging Firefly Reunion With Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres

Zoe Washburne and Jayne Cobb are together again. Adam Baldwin has been tapped to guest-star in the Tuesday, May 2 episode (Fox, 8/7c) of 9-1-1: Lone Star, reuniting him with former Firefly co-star Gina Torres, TVLine has learned exclusively. Baldwin will play Austin PD Detective Brian McGregor, “who gets involved with Captain Tommy Vega (Torres) […]

The O.C. Vet Adam Brody to Star With Kristen Bell in Netflix Comedy Series

Sandy Cohen would be so proud: The O.C. alum Adam Brody will play a rabbi opposite Kristen Bell in an untitled Netflix comedy series. Created by Erin Foster (The New Normal, Barely Famous) and exec-produced by Modern Family and Reboot boss Steven Levitan, the project centers on the unlikely relationship between an irreverent, outspoken, agnostic woman (the previously […]

Schmigadoon vs. SNL vs. John Oliver? Emmys' New Scripted Variety Series Category Will Be Quite a Catch-All!

A rejiggered Emmy Awards category is shaping up to be quite the hodgepodge of contenders, now that Schmigadoon!, Apple TV+’s musical-comedy, reportedly will face off against Saturday Night Live, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series — and maybe also that sassy John Oliver. First, some background: For six years in a row, NBC’s SNL took home […]

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Tucker Carlson Breaks Silence in Bizarre Fashion After Fox News Firing — Watch

On Wednesday, Tucker Carlson made his first public statement since his abrupt exit from Fox News two days earlier. In a roughly two-minute video posted to his Twitter feed, Carlson references how he’s stepped “outside the noise for a few days.” He then speaks for a while about “how unbelievably stupid most of the debates […]

Bob Odenkirk Joins The Bear Season 2

Better call… “Yes, chef”? Bob Odenkirk will appear in the upcoming Season 2 of the Hulu culinary dramedy The Bear, according to our sister site Variety. No character details are available yet for his role, but it’s described as a guest role; The Bear returns for Season 2 this June. Season 1 of The Bear, […]

Succession's Sarah Snook Jumps Into Emmy's Lead Actress Race

Shiv Roy is taking her rightful place, center stage. TVLine has confirmed that after three years of competing in Emmy’s Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series race, Succession‘s Sarah Snook will this year enter the lead actress category. Snook is making the leap to lead at a consequential time. As Succession is currently in its […]

Matt Barr Previews His Walker Return, Featuring Hoyt's Surprise Daughter! — Plus, Watch Exclusive Sneak Peek

Congrats, Hoyt Rawlins, you’re a daddy! On this Thursday’s Walker (The CW, 8/7c), fittingly titled “Daddy Was a Bank Robber,” Hoyt’s loved ones discover that he had a child, and she definitely takes after her good-hearted but scoundrel-ish father. But unfortunately for Hoyt, who died back in Season 1, he never got to meet his […]

TVLine Items: Red, White & Royal Blue Date, Keira Knightley Thriller and More

We have royally good news for fans of Casey McQuiston’s bestselling novel Red, White & Royal Blue: Prime Video announced on social media that the highly anticipated film adaptation will premiere on Friday, August 11. The 2019 novel takes place in a hypothetical world where the first female president is inaugurated in 2016 and her […]

Mayans MC Trailer: Does EZ Have a Single Ally Left in the Final Season?

EZ’s decision to instate himself as Mayans MC‘s new president appears to have come at an enormous cost. In a new trailer released Wednesday (and embedded above) for the FX drama’s final season, not many people have faith in EZ’s ability to help the Santo Padre Mayans survive their war with the Sons of Anarchy. […]

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Star Trek: Picard Boss Answers All Our Burning Series Finale Questions, Starting With: Is This Really the End?

Warning: This post contains spoilers for the series finale of Star Trek: Picard. Star Trek: Picard wrapped up its three-season run with an immensely satisfying series finale — but that doesn’t mean we don’t still have plenty of questions. The finale served as a proper send-off to Jean-Luc and his Next Generation pals, giving them one […]

TVLine Items: Tony Awards Pre-Show, Ted Lasso Star Visits Acapulco and More

CBS and Pluto TV are partnering for the ultimate Tony Awards experience. Pluto TV will host the pre-show The Tony Awards: Act One, which will air Sunday, June 11 from 6:30-8 pm ET, with the official award ceremony taking place directly after on CBS. The first round of Tony Awards will be presented on the free […]

True Lies OG Tom Arnold Tees Up His Guest Stint, Which Includes a Movie Payoff Nearly 30 Years in the Making

What kind of a sick bitch takes the ice-cube trays out of the freezer? True Lies viewers are about to find out. This Wednesday’s episode of the CBS dramedy (10/9c) features the long-heralded appearance of guest star Tom Arnold, who played Gib (and uttered the line above) in the 1994 movie on which the show […]

Fatal Attraction Review: Paramount+'s Revamp Turns a Thriller Into a Slog

Fatal Attraction was a huge box office hit back in 1987, but it didn’t age all that well, with Glenn Close’s spurned mistress turning into a crazed horror movie villain intent on hacking her former lover to bits. Paramount+’s new series adaptation — debuting this Sunday; I’ve seen the first four episodes — aims to […]

A Million Little Things Finale: Stars Tease Saucy Interlude (and Maybe a Flash-Forward?) in Series' Big Ending

As much as we’d love to give you a million big teases for A Million Little Things‘ upcoming series finale, you’re going to have to make do with two. But hey, at least they’re good ones! ABC’s ensemble drama has one more episode — this Wednesday’s — left before its finale, which is set for May […]

Run the World Season 2 Promises More Mess — Watch the Starz Trailer

Starz has unveiled a new trailer for Run the World Season 2, which teases even more mess. Press PLAY on the above video for a sneak peek at what’s to come. Season 2 will premiere Friday, May 26 at 9:30/8:30c on Starz. Additionally, the episode will debut at midnight on the Starz app and other on-demand […]

Monday, April 24, 2023

WWE's Triple H Un-Retires World Heavyweight Championship, Unveils New Look on Monday Night Raw

WWE is bringing back the World Heavyweight Championship! Paul Levesque, aka Triple H, announced this week on Monday Night Raw that the coveted championship will make its return after a decade in retirement. The title was unified with the WWE Championship back in 2013. (Note: Randy Orton was the last person to hold the title.) […]

A Beloved 9-1-1 Couple Is Finally (Maybe) Taking a Major Step Forward

9-1-1 took a surprisingly romantic (yet somehow completely unromantic) turn on Monday, setting the stage for a major milestone within the 118. Enough beating around the bush, Chimney and Maddie might finally be getting married! Following a little snafu with the IRS — they both identified themselves as the head of their household, and they […]

Call Me Kat's Cheyenne Jackson Shares Emotional Sobriety Update: 'After Nearly a Decade, I Fell Off the Wagon'

One of the stars of Fox’s Call Me Kat is getting candid about his sobriety struggles, hoping his story may be able to help someone navigating a similar situation. “Vulnerable is what I’m feeling today,” Cheyenne Jackson wrote in an Instagram post on Monday. “After nearly a decade of sobriety I fell off the wagon. […]

James Corden's Final Carpool Karaoke Brings Back Adele for an Encore

It’s only fitting that James Corden‘s last installment of Carpool Karaoke features a encore performance from its all-time best guest. Pop superstar Adele makes a triumphant return to the musical chat segment in honor of Corden’s final week as host of CBS’ The Late Late Show, surprising Corden by picking him and driving him to […]

The View's Studio Audience Erupts in Applause at Tucker Carlson's Fox News Departure Announcement — Watch

The studio audience at Monday’s taping of The View took a little time to enjoy Tucker Carlson‘s Fox News ouster. Near the end of the hour, moderator Whoopi Goldberg shared the breaking news that Carlson had parted ways with the conservative news network. And the crowd promptly broke out in applause. Co-host Ana Navarro quickly […]

Melissa Joan Hart Answers Our Burning Questions About Sabrina the Teenage Witch's Series Finale, 20 Years Later

Monday marks exactly two decades since Melissa Joan Hart wrapped her seven-season run as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and we still have big feelings about how it all went down. (Not to mention a No Doubt earworm we’ll never get out of our heads.) Much has transpired over the past 20 years, so we’ll set […]

Sunday, April 23, 2023

American Idol's Top 20 Revealed Live: Which Six Singers Didn't Make the Cut?

Between those weekly self-eliminations, that surprise return and the erasure of a mystery contestant named Beckett Rex (what even?!), it’s been a wild season of American Idol, my friends. And we hadn’t even gone live yet! That much finally changed on Sunday, as Idol revealed its Top 20 finalists during the first live episode of […]

Succession Recap: High Altitudes, Bad Attitudes — Is the GoJo Deal Doomed?

Succession‘s Roy siblings jetted off to Norway this week to hammer out the GoJo sale — but did Lukas Matsson drop the hammer on them instead? Kendall’s swagger is back as Sunday’s episode opens, cruising into the Waystar building while listening to hardcore hip-hop, just like he did in the pilot. He basks in applause […]

What Is Sling TV? Your Guide to the Cost-Effective Cord-Cutting Option

Ready to cut cable service altogether? Try Sling TV. With so many ways to watch your favorite shows these days, it can be hard to determine which services and subscriptions are best for you. We’re here to breakdown one of the most cost-effective options for cutting that cord: Sling TV. In addition to offering competitive […]

Star Trek: Picard: Our Favorite Easter Eggs From The Final Season

A constant topic of conversation in the Star Trek: Picard writers’ room involved the question of what constituted simple fan service and what was fresh storytelling in an established universe. What if they wanted to plop a big red statue of Rachel Garrett somewhere? (Which they did, in front of the Starfleet Recruitment Center, in Season […]

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Steps Down Following Investigation Into 'Inappropriate Relationship'

Jeff Shell is out as CEO of NBCUniversal, following a misconduct investigation involving an “inappropriate relationship” with a woman in the company. “Today is my last day as CEO of NBCUniversal,” Shell said in a statement obtained by our sister site Deadline. “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I […]

TV's 30 Most Memorable Bathroom Scenes From Stranger Things, Fleabag, Veep, Buffy, Twin Peaks, 9-1-1 and More

If TV has taught us anything, it’s that bathrooms can be used for more than just No. 1 and No. 2. Bathrooms are the social hub of any night out. They are also a place of solitary reprieve and a place for serious, hushed conversations, as well as raucous debate. The privacy and confinement of […]

Quotes of the Week: NCIS: Los Angeles, Succession, The Voice, Barry and More

You didn’t think we’d let a Sunday morning go by without sharing our favorite Quotes of the Week, did you? In the list below, we’ve gathered more than a dozen of television’s most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted and unscripted from broadcast, cable and streaming series. This time […]

Saturday, April 22, 2023

The Power's Toheeb Jimoh and Heather Agyepong on Why It Took Tunde So Long to Have His Episode 6 Revelation

Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Power Episode 6. Proceed at your own risk! From this week’s grim episode of The Power emerged at least one bright spot: a new romance between Tunde (played by Ted Lasso‘s Toheeb Jimoh) and Ndudi (newcomer Heather Agyepong). In the hour, streaming now on Prime Video, Tunde returned from […]

Somebody Somewhere: Bridget Everett Teases Season 2, Calls Working With the Late Mike Hagerty 'A Dream'

HBO’s critically acclaimed dramedy Somebody Somewhere is about to kickstart its sophomore season, and when we ask its star Bridget Everett what viewers can expect, she throws us for a loop. “Well, Sam is pregnant with triplets,” she tells TVLine with a straight face while sitting side-by-side with Jeff Hiller, her costar who plays Sam’s […]

The Wheel of Time Announces Castings for Chiad, Bain and More in Season 2

During Saturday’s virtual JordanCon panel, Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time announced new recurring cast members for Season 2. The series, which is based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling fantasy novels, has added Maja Simonsen (Emily in Paris) as Chiad, Ragga Ragnars (Vikings) as Bain, Jay Duffy (Derry Girls) as Dain Bornhald and Rima Te Wiata […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of April 23

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Ratings: On-the-Bubble S.W.A.T. Grows Audience, NBA and WWE Lead Friday

In the latest TV ratings, ABC’s NBA Playoffs coverage and Fox’s SmackDown led Friday in the demo, while two CBS dramas delivered the night’s biggest audiences. ABC | NBA Playoffs Round 1 coverage of the Knicks vs. Cavs averaged 2.1 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating. FOX | Friday Night SmackDown (2.1 mil/0.5) […]

Y&R Vet Eric Braeden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Emotional Video

Soap legend Eric Braeden, who has played The Young and the Restless  patriarch Victor Newman for more than four decades, has revealed he has cancer. While recuperating from knee surgery, the actor “began to have problems” with his prostate, he said in a video posted to his Facebook page Friday. “I hate to be so personal, […]

Friday, April 21, 2023

The CW Sets Season Finale Dates for Superman & Lois and All American

Mark your calendars, CW fans: We now know when two of the network’s top dramas will wrap up their seasons. The Season 3 finale of Superman & Lois will air Tuesday, June 27 at 8/7c, TVLine has learned. All American, meanwhile, will air its Season 5 finale on Monday, May 15 at 8 pm. Plus, […]

National Treasure: Edge of History Cancelled After 1 Season at Disney+

The treasure hunt is over. Disney+ has cancelled National Treasure: Edge of History after a single season, according to our sister site Deadline. The news comes two months after the release of the Season 1 finale, which dropped Feb. 8. Edge of History centered on Lisette Alexis’ Jess, “a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer who embarks on […]

Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Showtime Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?)

Like protein-packed hot meals in the frozen wilderness, concrete Yellowjackets answers are pretty tough to come by. And we wouldn’t expect anything less from the intricately woven, possibly supernatural Showtime series, now in its second season. After all, mystery is at the heart of the drama, which unfolds in two timelines: Exactly what happened after […]

Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Welcomes First Actress From Original PLL in Season 2 — See Photos

The doctor is (back) in. Annabeth Gish is set to appear in the upcoming second season of HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars reboot, now titled PLL: Summer School, reprising the role of Dr. Anne Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan’s return was announced Friday on the show’s official Instagram account, including a behind-the-scenes shot of Gish filming an […]

BEEF Stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Break Silence on David Choe Rape Controversy, Maintain Co-Star's Comments Were 'Fabricated'

The stars and creator of Netflix’s BEEF are breaking their silence after inflammatory comments from co-star David Choe resurfaced online. “The story David Choe fabricated nine years ago is undeniably hurtful and extremely disturbing,” stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong and creator Lee Sung Jin said in a statement to Vanity Fair. “We do not […]

Did Love Is Blind Host Overstep? Was Survivor Vote Curious? What's in a Name on The Mandalorian? More Qs!

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Love Is Blind, Survivor, #TheFBIs, Yellowjackets and The Mandalorian! 1 | Given how aggressively/seamlessly Apple places products in its series, isn’t it jarring to see The Last Thing He Told […]

Thursday, April 20, 2023

WATCH LIVE: Latin AMAs Red Carpet — Noche de Estrellas

The Latin American Music Awards (Latin AMAs) are being held tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airing for the first time on Univision — and here on TVLine you can get a first glimpse of the star-studded affair, via our livestream of the Noche de Estrellas red carpet, starting at […]

Mrs. Davis' Andy McQueen on That Jay Reveal and Unique Love Triangle: 'I Was Scared' — Plus, Grade the Premiere

The following contains spoilers from the first four episodes of Mrs. Davis. Proceed accordingly. In Peacock’s Mrs. Davis, which released its first four episodes on Thursday, Simone (played by Betty Gilpin) is a nun on a mission to bring down the titular algorithm, once and for all. She embarks on a wacky journey with plenty […]

Titans Recap: When Beast Boy Met [Spoiler].... — What Was Your Favorite Cameo, in the Flesh or Otherwise?

Titans‘ Gar aka Beast Boy made a buncha super friends this week, as the HBO Max series dove deep into the character’s origin and destiny — in an episode co-written by Gar’s portrayer, Ryan Potter, with Geoff Johns. Said super friends came in the form of a variety of cameos and “cameos,” be they in-person […]

The Diplomat: Grade the Premiere of Keri Russell's Netflix Political Drama

At the start of Netflix’s The Diplomat, Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler is an American ambassador set to assume that role in Afghanistan. But then a British aircraft carrier comes under terrorist attack… and suddenly she’s headed to London at the president’s behest. In a moment, we’ll want to hear what you thought of the premiere […]

Star Trek: Picard Series Finale Recap: The Next Generation Crew Gets a Fitting Send-Off… But What's Next?

Star Trek: Picard signed off after three seasons by giving Jean-Luc and his Next Generation pals the final mission they’ve always deserved… but maybe this story’s not over just yet. Thursday’s series finale picks up where we left off, with Jean-Luc and company aboard a refurbished Enterprise-D and headed to Earth to stop the Borg’s […]

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Did The Conners' Darlene Just Make the Best (or Dumbest) Decision of Her Life?

Warning: The following contains spoilers about Season 5, Episode 20 of ABC’s The Conners. Darlene Conner has the chance to buck the generational poverty trend — and it’s a chance she’s willing to take, no matter how much she has to sacrifice in order to do it. And so, during Wednesday’s Conners, she gives up […]

Power Rangers: Once & Always: The 8 Biggest Reveals and Surprises From Netflix's Nostalgic Reunion Special

Ah! After what felt like 10,000 years, several of the original Power Rangers have reunited to save the world, treating fans to plenty of nostalgic callbacks and fun reveals along the way. Now streaming on Netflix, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Once & Always finds Billy (David Yost) and Zack (Walter Jones) building a new-ish team […]

ABC 'Spoils' 9 Finales: The Goldbergs and Million Little Things' Series Enders, Good Doc Tragedy, Rookie Officer Down

ABC has released synopses for nearly a dozen finales, including the very last episodes of The Goldbergs and A Million Little Things. The following summaries serve up fresh intel on Beverly Goldberg’s Back to the Future-style sendoff, a “tragic accident” that befalls The Good Doctor, and a Rookie shooting that sends shockwaves through the LAPD. […]

The Good Doctor Renewed for Season 7

Fans of The Good Doctor will get to see Shaun and Lea as first-time parents, now that ABC has renewed the veteran medical procedural for Season 7. Season to date, The Good Doctor is averaging 6.2 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, down 11 and 25 percent from its Season 5 numbers. Out of […]

Barry Is Darker Than Ever, So We Ask the Cast: Is This Show Still a Comedy?

HBO’s hitman comedy Barry features murders for hire, bloody mob massacres and plenty of intense psychological drama. A real laugh riot, right? The presence of SNL alum Bill Hader as the titular killer may lead viewers to expect something lighter and goofier than what Barry actually is, but the show has defied those expectations from […]

Was Ted Lasso's Rebecca Just 'Struck by F--king Lightning' in Amsterdam?

Warning: The following contains spoilers about Season 3, Episode 6 of  Ted Lasso. We need to talk about what happens in Amsterdam. More specifically, what happens to Rebecca in Amsterdam. Because after watching Wednesday’s Ted Lasso, we have some serious questions about what, exactly, went down between AFC Richmond’s owner and the Man With No […]

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Netflix CEOs Explain Love Is Blind Live Reunion Streaming Debacle, Reveal That 6.5 Million Viewers Tuned In

Love Is Blind’s Season 4 reunion, which was set to stream live this past Sunday at 8/7c on Netflix, pivoted to a delayed stream that was 75 minutes late for those who could access it. Everyone else, meanwhile, had to wait until the streamer officially released the episode on the following Monday at 3 pm […]

Aaron Carter's Cause of Death Revealed

Aaron Carter‘s death has been ruled an accident, more than five months after the singer and reality TV star died at the age of 34. Carter was found dead at his house in Lancaster, Calif., on Nov. 5, after police responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had drowned in a bathtub. At […]

Will Trent Renewed for Season 2 at ABC

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and their pals at the APD will have more cases to solve, now that ABC’s Will Trent has been renewed for Season 2. Season to date, the freshman drama is averaging 6.1 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating (with Live+7 playback). Out of the 10 dramas that ABC […]

Fox News and Dominion Reach Settlement in Defamation Suit

Fox News Channel and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit just as their much-publicized trial was about to get underway Tuesday. Per our sister site Variety, the agreement came just before lawyers for both parties were about to give opening statements in Delaware’s Superior Court. Judge Eric M. Davis […]

Beckett Rex Confirms American Idol Exit: 'It Was My Choice'

American Idol‘s Top 26 mystery has been solved. Beckett Rex confirmed on social media Tuesday that he is the finalist who abruptly dropped out of the ABC singing competition, which led to Monday’s surprise return of 16-year-old Paige Anne. In an Instagram story posted Tuesday morning, Rex, the 19-year-old son of A Clockwork Orange actor Malcolm McDowell, […]

Billy Gardell Talks 150 Lb. Weight Loss, How Bob Hearts Abishola Wardrobe Team Had to Keep Playing Catch-Up

Billy Gardell‘s weight loss journey — he is now 150 lbs. lighter than during Mike & Molly‘s heyday — has kept the Bob Hearts Abishola wardrobe department on their toes. “The true people that were tortured here was my wardrobe guy and my makeup people, because I kept getting smaller and they kept having to […]

Monday, April 17, 2023

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Ghosts, The Night Agent, Fire Country, NCIS, Titans, Abbott Elementary and More!

What is one of the Ghosts hiding? Who’s new on Fire Country? Will The Company You Keep leave you hanging? Read on for answers to those questions plus scoop on many other shows. (You can and should email any brand-new Qs to InsideLine@tvline.com.) Would you grace us with a Hetty-centric Ghosts spoiler? –Olivia I wouldn’t want you […]

Succession's Stars Look Back on Their Favorite Scenes So Far — Watch Video

Across the past four seasons, Succession has given us plenty of memorable scenes and moments — but which ones stand out the most to the show’s cast? In the video above, TVLine asks Succession stars Jeremy Strong (Kendall), Sarah Snook (Shiv) and Kieran Culkin (Roman) to name their favorite scenes to play as actors on […]

The Rookie Renewed for Season 6 at ABC — What About Feds Spinoff?

ABC’s The Rookie on Monday afternoon copped itself a renewal for Season 6, during which the light procedural will mark its 100th episode. Season to date, the Nathan Fillion-fronted ensemble drama has averaged 6.5 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating (with Live+7 playback), up in audience and off just a tenth in the demo […]

Writers Guild Strike Authorization Vote Breaks Records, as 98% Say 'Yes'

The vote is in, and members of the Writers Guild of America are very, very strongly in favor of going on strike if satisfactory terms are not negotiated by May 1, when their current contract expires. As voting on the strike authorization closed this afternoon, a record 97.85% of respondents said “Yes” to a work […]

Will Trent's Erika Christensen Teases Angie's 'Ill-Advised' Next Move Against Lenny, in a 'Way Out There' Episode

Parenthood was a tough act to follow, for Erika Christensen. No doubt. But ABC’s Will Trent has been delighting the actress with its own unique mix, one of humor and “darkness.” Reflecting on her six-season run as Julia Braverman on Jason Katims’ Parenthood — which ended eight years ago January — Christensen tells TVLine, “I’m […]

James Corden's Final 2 Late Late Show Guests Revealed

Just days after refuting buzz that One Direction was set to reunite for James Corden‘s upcoming CBS swan song, The Late Late Show is confirming that, well, there was some truth to the buzz. CBS announced Monday that Harry Styles will serve as one of Corden’s final two guests when Late Late Show airs its final […]

Sunday, April 16, 2023

American Idol's Top 26 Perform: Which Singers Earned Your Vote on Night 1?

Ryan Seacrest may have oversold Sunday’s American Idol as “the most dramatic night of your lives,” but it was still a night of great music, which is all we can really hope for. Following last week’s (mostly complete) reveal of this season’s Top 26, the first half of those lucky few took the stage at […]

Love Is Blind Delay: Blockbuster, AOC and Others Have Good Fun Tweeting About Netflix's Live Reunion Snag

Did you hear the one about the U.S. congresswoman, a defunct video chain and the Criminal Minds star…? All manner of “blue checkmark” Twitter accounts joined in the fun on Sunday night, as Love Is Blind fans waited (and waited, and waited…) for the live reunion special to start streaming amid technical difficulties. (The special […]

Love Is Blind Live Reunion Delayed by Technical Issues on Sunday Night — Netflix Urges Fans to 'Hang Tight'

“Love is… late.” That is the official word from Netflix on Sunday evening, as Love Is Blind fans (sorta-)patiently waited for the Live Reunion special to get streaming. Originally set to begin at 8/7c, Love Is Blind Live Reunion had yet to get underway as of 22 minutes after the hour, though Netflix in a […]

9-1-1 Sneak Peek: Maddie Helps a Former Girl Meets World Star in Crisis

Remember little Auggie Matthews? Well, he’s all grown up… and he’s in trouble! August Maturo (Girl Meets World) guest stars in Monday’s episode of 9-1-1 (Fox, 8/7c) as a freaked-out music student who happens to connect with the perfect dispatcher when he calls for emergency services. But it’s actually what comes next that will prove more memorable. […]

100 Most Shocking TV Deaths Ever

As Succession‘s farewell run once again reminded us, having to unexpectedly say farewell to even a fictional TV character can pull the rug out from under a longtime fan of a series. Take, for instance, when Henry Blake’s plane was shot down on M*A*S*H. Or when NYPD Blue‘s Bobby Simone succumbed to a post-op infection. Or […]

How to Watch Rachel Weisz in the Psychosexual Thriller Dead Ringers

A couple of brilliant psychopaths are changing the way women give birth in Amazon’s upcoming series Dead Ringers, which premieres on Friday, April 21. The series, based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name, follows twins Beverly and Elliott (both played by Rachel Weisz) as they push the boundaries on medical ethics […]

SNL Video: Dog Acting School Is a Beautiful Disaster

Every comedian knows the advice of W.C. Fields: never work with children, or animals. It’s a good rule of thumb. They’re both unpredictable, and there’s every danger that they’ll steal the scene from you. Fortunately, Saturday Night Live does not care one bit, so… bring on the dogs! The Dog Acting School Commercial features guest […]

Saturday, April 15, 2023

SNL's American Girl Dolls Movie Is Like Barbie — But With Lots More Cholera

Why should Barbie get to have all the fun? There are plenty of dolls who deserve a modern reboot on the big screen. But as Saturday Night Live demonstrates, the American Girl series is probably not one of them. Kirsten (played by Heidi Gardner), Kit (Sarah Sherman), Molly (Molly Kearney), Samantha (Chloe Fineman), Josefina (guest […]

How to Stream Mrs. Davis, A.I. Drama Series Starring Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin is quite literally living on a prayer in her Peacock series, Mrs. Davis, which premieres Thursday, April 20. The series follows Gilpin’s Sister Simone as she and an ex-boyfriend take us on a globe-spanning journey to destroy Mrs. Davis, a powerful artificial intelligence. Here’s everything you need to know for streaming the surprising drama […]

American Horror Story Season 12: What We Know About AHS: Delicate So Far

American Horror Story‘s upcoming 12th season will spin an especially terrifying tale about pregnancy, which is saying a lot for a franchise that has already seen two women give birth to anti-christs. Details are finally beginning to trickle out about the horror anthology’s next installment, which we now know will be called American Horror Story: […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of April 16

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Ratings: WWE, Blue Bloods Rerun Lead Friday; Shark Tank Eyes Lows

In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s SmackDown led Friday in the demo, while CBS’ Blue Bloods rerun copped the night’s largest audience. ABC | Shark Tank (with 3.1 million total viewers and a 0.3 demo rating) slipped to at least season lows. FOX | Friday Night SmackDown (2.2 mil/0.5) was down. NBC | Leading […]

Friday, April 14, 2023

Drag Race Season 15 Winner Revealed: Did the Right Queen Snatch the Crown?

Another season of drag delusion, canned bits and letting loose came to an end on Friday with the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The final four queens of Season 15 — Anetra, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Luxx Noir London and Sasha Colby — walked their f–ing ducks one last time in a series of ferocious lip […]

The Last Thing He Told Me: Grade the Premiere of Jennifer Garner's New Apple TV+ Mystery Drama

A husband and father suddenly disappears under shady circumstances, leaving behind cryptic notes and a bundle of cash, as The Last Thing He Told Me gets underway. His new wife and high school-age daughter are then left to track down the truth about the man they thought they knew. In a moment, we’ll want to know […]

Barry Stars Explain Why It's Ending With Season 4: 'You Can Only Paint Yourself Into a Corner So Many Times'

Barry is taking his final bow on HBO this year, and the way last season ended had a lot to do with that. “After Season 3 and Barry got caught, it kind of seemed like, well, the cat’s out of the bag,” star and co-creator Bill Hader tells TVLine in the video above ahead of […]

Will Fire Country's Bode Be a Free Man in Season 2? EP, Max Thieriot Weigh In

“This is what hope feels like,” Fire Country‘s Gabriela very recently told Bode, as they dreamed aloud about one day sharing dinners at home, him a free man, and them both eventually wearing nothing. But is that a false hope? Is there a version of Fire Country — even as early as Season 2 — […]

The Conners Casts Sean Astin as Becky's New Love Interest — First Look

Is recovering alcoholic Becky ready to make a love connection? TVLine can exclusively reveal that The Conners has cast Sean Astin (The Goonies, the Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Tyler, a potential match for Lecy Goranson’s Becky. He’ll appear in Season 5’s third-to-last episode, airing Wednesday, April 19 (ABC, 8/7c), when Jackie and Louise […]

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star Weighs In on [Spoiler]'s Departure in Season 5 Premiere: 'It Was a Complete Shock'

The following story contains spoilers from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Season 5 premiere — proceed at your own peril. A key Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cast member made a surprising exit in the opening episode of the Amazon comedy’s fifth and final season (the first three episodes of which dropped Friday; read our recap). Midway through […]

Thursday, April 13, 2023

It's Time for Summer House to End

Much like Kyle Cooke after a day-long pool party, it’s time to put Bravo’s Summer House to bed. Summer House has always followed a simple formula: Throw as many warm-weathered parties as possible to fuel endless messy hook-ups and incite group conflict. But with several of the original series’ castmates venturing further into adulthood (Kyle […]

Star Trek: Picard Reveals Jack's True Identity and Brings Back an Old Friend

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Thursday’s Star Trek: Picard. The Star Trek: Picard crew is gearing up for next week’s series finale… and they have a nice ride to get them there. But first, Thursday’s penultimate episode answers a big question about Jack Crusher’s origins. During an intense therapy session with Troi, Jack finally […]

Blue Bloods: Look Who Is Returning for the Season 13 Finale

Two very familiar faces will resurface in the Blue Bloods season finale — and TVLine has all the details and first-look photos. TVLine can exclusively report that original cast member Jennifer Esposito will return in the Season 13 finale, airing Friday, May 19, as Jackie Curatola, Danny’s old partner. Esposito was a mainstay on the […]

TVLine Items: Clark Gregg Visits HIMYF, Shazam! Sequel Streams and More

How I Met Your Father has lined up three potential dads for Hilary Duff’s character. In a newly released teaser for the Hulu comedy’s midseason return, Sophie sets out to find her biological father with her friends’ help, and two of the candidates appear to be Travis Schuldt (Scrubs) and Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) […]

Jennifer Garner on Why She 'Had to Fight' Her Instincts as The Last Thing He Told Me's Bewildered Hannah — Watch

At the outset of Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me, teenage Bailey has very little patience and/or time for her stepmother, Hannah. But everything changes when Bailey’s father/Hannah’s husband Owen disappears, and the two women are forced to work together to figure out what’s happened. Therefore nailing the prickly female relationship at the center […]

SNL: Pete Davidson to Return as Host

Pete Davidson is returning to the scene of the crime sketch. The Saturday Night Live alum will be back on the late-night series as host on May 6, TVLine has confirmed. The gig will mark Davidson’s first time taking the hosting reins and comes one year after his exit from SNL in May 2022. Davidson […]

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Riverdale Recap: A Make-Out Party Leaves Everyone Hot and Bothered

Riverdale spiced things up this week with a steamy make-out party — and mixed up a few of the main couples, too. We start out Wednesday’s episode by learning why Ethel is covered in blood: Her parents were both stabbed to death, and she says the milkman did it. Everyone is skeptical, though, because the […]

Survivor Recap: This Twist-a-palooza Should've Come With a Gift Receipt

Twists in reality television used to be something we, as fans, lived for. But in this new era of Survivor, absurdism, I fear, is running rampant on the islands of Fiji and there seems to be no stopping the madness. In Wednesday’s episode, seven (!) out of the 11 remaining players won immunity as twists […]

The Regime Trailer: For Kate Winslet, Politics Can Get Dirty (And Bloody)

They say politics is a bloodsport, but in Kate Winslet’s new HBO limited series The Regime, that might literally be true. HBO has released a first-look teaser for the series (formerly titled The Palace), set to debut in 2024, with Winslet starring as the chancellor of an unnamed European country. She meets with an American […]

The Ark Renewed for Season 2 at Syfy

Syfy plans to stay aboard The Ark, handing a Season 2 renewal to the outer space drama, TVLine has learned. The pickup comes just hours ahead of The Ark‘s penultimate Season 1 episode, airing tonight at 10/9c. The freshman finale follows on Wednesday, April 19. “We couldn’t be more excited to get back into space […]

TVLine Items: True Detective Season 4 Trailer, Amber Brown Axed and More

True Detective is taking an ice-cold turn in its fourth season. HBO has released a teaser trailer for True Detective: Night Country, premiering later this year on the premium cabler (and Max, the new name of Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined streaming service). Set around an Alaskan disappearance case, this installment of the popular crime-drama anthology […]

Game of Thrones Dunk and Egg Prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight Greenlit at HBO

Despite Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin once plainly stating that HBO was not going to make a TV show out of his Dunk and Egg novellas, those characters will be central in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, a Thrones prequel series that HBO greenlit Wednesday during Warner Bros. Discovery’s […]

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

How to Catch Up On Bill Hader's Barry and Stream the Final Season

Barry is back for one final season. Here’s everything you need to know about how to stream the hit(man) comedy series. The first two episodes of Barry‘s fourth and final season will premiere Sunday, April 16 on HBO at 10/9c, and will also be available to stream on HBO Max. In Barry Season 4, “Cousineau […]

Eric Szmanda Talks CSI: Vegas Visit and Whether Greg Wants to Be Like Grissom — Plus, Watch Greg/Catherine Reunite

If you thought that CBS’ CSI: Vegas was done with Greg Sanders so soon, rest assured that there is more of CSI vet Eric Szmanda to come. Szmanda — who has more than 330 episodes of the OG CSI under his belt — marked his return to the franchise amidst the emotionally charged March 30 […]

Christopher Lloyd Cheers Mandalorian Role: 'Great Scott! It Was an Honor'

Christopher Lloyd has spoken. Nearly a week after being a part of a guest star-studded episode of The Mandalorian, filmdom’s erstwhile Doc Brown has opened up about his visit to the vast Star Wars universe. In the Disney+ series’ April 12 episode, titled “Guns for Hire” and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, Bo-Katan (played by […]

Kelli Giddish Sets SVU Return — And That's Only Half the Story

Months after filming her final Law & Order: SVU episode, Kelli Giddish will return to the procedural. Turns out, Amanda Rollins has some big news to share! Giddish’s character will appear in SVU‘s upcoming Season 24 finale as well as in the penultimate Season 3 episode of Law & Order: Organized Crime — and Rollins [MAJOR SPOILER ALERT] will […]

House of the Dragon Season 2: Is [Spoiler] Leaving?

One of House of the Dragon‘s most morally upright characters — if not the only one — might not be around much in Season 2. HBO announced on Tuesday that production of the Game of Thrones spinoff was underway once more at Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom. Along with that announcement came a rundown […]

Am I Being Unreasonable? Premiere Recap: Grade the Hulu Comedy

If you have to ask whether you’re being unreasonable, you probably are. And who’s asking that question in Hulu’s Am I Being Unreasonable? Everyone. In the first moments of the premiere (now streaming on Hulu), we witness a romantic train station flirtation. A woman enters a soon-to-be departing train and a man kisses her goodbye under […]

Monday, April 10, 2023

TVLine Items: Star Wars: Visions Trailer, a Food Network Cancellation and More

This year’s Star Wars Celebration drew to a close on Monday with the release of a trailer for Volume 2 of Star Wars: Visions, Disney+’s animated anthology series. The nine shorts this time around hail from Rodrigo Blaas, the writer/director of El Guiri’s “Sith” from Spain; Paul Young, director of Cartoon’s Saloon’s “Screecher’s Reach” from […]

NBC Renewal Twist: Which Law & Order Series Did Not Get a Full Season Order?

In Dick Wolf’s criminal justice system, not all renewals are created equal. Whereas Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU have secured 22-episode pickups (for Seasons 23 and 25, respectively), an NBC rep confirms to TVLine that Season 4 of Christopher Meloni’s Organized Crime will consist of just 13 episodes. According to a source, […]

What About The Flash Movie Most Excites Grant Gustin? And Is He In It?

Fun fact #1: One week after Grant Gustin’s The Flash premiered on The CW (in October 2014), Ezra Miller was cast as the scarlet speedster in a standalone feature film. Fun fact #2: Three weeks after TV’s The Flash airs its series finale, Miller’s movie — following multiple delays — will finally hit theaters. Miller’s […]

Who Is Grand Admiral Thrawn? Ahsoka, The Mandalorian Mentions Explained

The first trailer for Disney+’s Ahsoka series confirmed what we hoped — and suspected — it would: Grand Admiral Thrawn is coming, and he’s gathering every Imperial remnant he can find. But who/what is a Thrawn? What makes him tick? And why did his appearance in the Ahsoka trailer cause such a stir at Star […]

Meaghan Rath Previews Her 'Very Dark' Accused Case, Revisits the 'Really Sad' Surprise of Hawaii Five-0 Ending

This week on Fox’s Accused, it is Being Human and Hawaii Five-0 alum Meaghan Rath‘s turn to enter the newly renewed anthology series’ fray. In “Morgan’s Story” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), Rath plays the titular wife, mom and school teacher, who after a brush with death decides to end her marriage to Jason (Covert Affairs‘ […]

Chicago Fire, Med, P.D. Renewed at NBC

The #OneChicago franchise is holding strong at NBC: The network has renewed Chicago Fire and its spinoffs Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, TVLine has learned. Fire has been picked up for Season 12, while P.D. and Med will return for their 11th and ninth seasons, respectively. Chicago Fire (with 9.5 million total viewers and a 1.0 demo rating, with Live+7 playback) […]

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Succession Recap: The Roy Family's Power Struggle Takes a Very Dark Turn in the Most Intense Episode Yet

It’s safe to say that after this week, Succession will never be the same again. We thought Sunday’s episode would center around Connor and Willa’s wedding, and indeed, it starts with Roman heading there when he receives a call from Logan, who’s getting on a plane with Tom to meet Matsson. Logan wants to fire […]

American Idol Judges Are Torn During Final Judgment as They Firm Up Top 24

American Idol did not *ahem* go easy on viewers during the first half of this season’s Final Judgment on Sunday, ending on yet another cliffhanger. With 11 contestants already sent through to the Top 24 ahead of them, Paige Anne and Megan Danielle were called before the judges to learn their fates. But even after […]

Yellowjackets' Warren Kole Parses Jeff's Place in Season 2's 'Daisy Chain of Catastrophe'

This post contains spoilers for this week’s Yellowjackets. Proceed accordingly. It’s early yet in Yellowjackets‘ second season, but we’d like to nominate “I could’ve gone strawberry” — uttered by Jeff in this week’s episode — as a strong contender for our second favorite line said by Shauna’s bewildered husband. (Because, c’mon, it’s not likely that […]

Cocaine Bear: How to Stream the Gonzo Coked-Up Grizzly Thriller

A drug runner’s plane crashes? A coked-up bear runs rampant in the woods? All based on a true story? Now is your chance to watch all of that and more in the thrilling and hilarious Cocaine Bear, which hits streaming soon. Here’s what you need to know. Cocaine Bear was theatrically released on Feb. 24 and […]

Grey's James Pickens Jr. Unpacks the Heartrending Twist 'That's Going to Test Richard Like Nothing Before'

Be afraid. Be very afraid. We already know that the Season 19 finale of Grey’s Anatomy is going to break our hearts (thank Kevin McKidd and Camilla Luddington for the heads-up). And since Catherine’s cancer has progressed, there would seem to be a good chance that we — and her adoring husband — will lose […]

Tiny Beautiful Things EP Unpacks Episode 6's Exploding Vibrator Scene: 'I'm Sure It's Incredibly Rare'

We’re picking up bad vibrations in Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things. In Episode 6 of the limited series, which is based on Cheryl Strayed’s book of essays collected from her Dear Sugar advice column, a private moment of bliss quickly turns into one of horror: Clare’s sex toy malfunctions, zapping her in places a woman should […]

A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys: Brandi Carlile, John Legend, Hanson, John Stamos and More Pay Tribute

In honor of their 60th anniversary, CBS and the Recording Academy are paying tribute to the legendary career of Lifetime Achievement Award recipients The Beach Boys (Sunday, 8/7c). Filmed on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., the star-studded concert special features performances by Andy Grammer, Beck, Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth, Fall […]

Saturday Night Live: Molly Shannon's Sally O'Malley Returns to School the Jonas Brothers — WATCH

It’s been almost 25 years since she first appeared on the scene, but somehow Sally O’Malley is still 50 years-old. Molly Shannon‘s return to Saturday Night Live this weekend as host – her third turn as headliner since leaving the show in 2001 – brought with it one of her most enduring characters. Sally’s had her […]

Saturday, April 8, 2023

SNL Video: Iconic Aladdin Baddie Jafar Announces, 'Yep, I'm Gay!'

An iconic Disney character came out of the closet on Saturday Night Live, with a little help from Bowen Yang. Florida governor Ron DeSantis suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Disney this week, and, turns out, it was Jafar – played with juicy excess by Yang – who dealt the coup de grâce. […]

Unstable: Burning Questions We Need Answered in Potential Season 2

For a relatively lighthearted father-son comedy, Netflix’s Unstable ends its first season on a surprisingly chilling cliffhanger that has us wondering: Season 2 when? Ellis (Rob Lowe) and Jackson’s (John Owen Lowe) relationship is all sunshine and rainbows atop Episode 8, but a dark cloud is gathering over Dragon, where the duplicitous Jean (Christina Chang) […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of April 9

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Is Officially… Probably Not Happening

This has Darth Vader’s fingerprints all over it. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy shared some disappointing news regarding the future of Obi-Wan Kenobi at Saturday’s Star Wars Celebration in London. Season 2 of the Disney+ series starring Ewan McGregor “is not an active development,” Kennedy told our sister site Variety, before adding, “But I never say […]

Friday Ratings: Fire Country Grows 14% With Kane Brown Guest Spot

In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s SmackDown dominated Friday in the demo, while CBS’ Blue Bloods and Fire Country easily drew the night’s largest crowds. CBS | SWAT (with 4.9 million total viewers and a 0.4 rating), Fire Country Guest-Starring Country Music Superstar Kane Brown (5.8 mil/0.4) and Blue Bloods (5.9 mil/0.3) were all […]

Friday, April 7, 2023

More of TV's Worst Character Additions Ever: Readers' Choices From Buffy, Grey's, Game of Thrones and More

We did our best to round up the very worst TV cast additions of all time — but even we can’t catch everything. Last month, we unveiled our picks for what we dubbed the Cousin Oliver All-Stars: the most unappealing and unwelcome characters who were added to hit TV shows and failed miserably, named in honor […]

Lopez vs. Lopez to Get Tuesday Tryout Behind Night Court, As NBC Comedy Awaits Renewal Decision on Season 2

NBC bubble comedy Lopez vs. Lopez is on the move — and getting a primo time slot to close out Season 1. For its final three episodes, the George Lopez vehicle will air Tuesdays at 8:30/7:30c, behind new episodes of freshman hit Night Court. Its Tuesday debut comes one week after current time slot occupant […]

Neighborhood Stars Talk 100 Episodes, Reveal Why Steve Harvey and New Girl Loftmates Haven't Guest-Starred (Yet)

How do the stars of The Neighborhood feel about hitting 100 episodes? “Well, we came in together in free agency and said, ‘Let’s get 200,'” Max Greenfield tells TVLine. “We’d already done the hundred thing. We were both free agents, like Kyrie [Irving] and [Kevin] Durant,” who teamed up on the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets before […]

TVLine Items: Kerry Condon's Star Wars Role, Cocaine Bear Streams and More

There’s even more news out of Star Wars Celebration in London. Disney+’s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, the Goonies-like series starring Jude Law and hailing from Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts and Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Chris Ford, has added Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) to its cast. Other cast members […]

Sex/Life Cancelled at Netflix

That’s a wrap on Sex/Life. The steamy Netflix series starring Sarah Shahi has been cancelled after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed. As previously reported, Shahi is set to lead the ABC pilot Judgement as a lawyer being vetted for the Supreme Court. Sex/Life followed Billie Connelly (played by Shahi), a wife and mother who, after […]

Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things Premiere: Grade the Kathryn Hahn Limited Series

Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things starts off with a bang… and a thud… and an expletive, as Kathryn Hahn‘s drunken Clare crawls through a window to break into her own home. Why, you ask? Well, her life is completely and totally falling apart. Inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s collection of essays of the same name, the eight-episode […]

Thursday, April 6, 2023

BEEF Premiere Recap: Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Turn Road Rage Into Dangerous Obsessions — Grade It!

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong grill up some juicy BEEF in Netflix’s latest dramedy after an incident on the road changes the lives of their characters in ways you can’t imagine. And what unravels in Netflix’s 10-episode series (all of which is now available to stream) is so funny, so dramatic and so tragic that it […]

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies Includes Surprise Appearances From OG Favorites — Grade the Premiere!

Two familiar names (and one very familiar voice) pop up in the premiere of Paramount+’s now-streaming Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, adding a cheeky full-circle element to the musical prequel series. Set in 1954, Rise of the Pink Ladies chronicles the formation of Rydell High’s first-ever girl gang, spearheaded by Jane Facciano (played by […]

Coolio's Cause of Death Revealed

Nearly seven months after the sudden passing of Coolio, the rapper’s cause of death has been revealed. TMZ reports that the “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage” performer died due to fentanyl. The site also reports that Coolio had traces of heroin and methamphetamines in his system. Coolio died Sept. 28 at the age of 59. […]

TVLine Items: IT Prequel Series Casting, Daytime Emmys Date and More

HBO Max’s IT prequel series has found its first potential victims. Chris Chalk (Gotham), James Remar (Black Lightning), Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor) and Jovan Adepo (Sorry for Your Loss) have joined the cast of Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel to the supernatural horror film based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, our sister site Variety […]

Lance Reddick's Cause of Death Has Been Revealed

A cause of death has been revealed for Lance Reddick, who died suddenly on March 17 at the age of 60. The actor, who starred in shows such as The Wire and Fringe, passed away from ischemic heart disease as well as atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. Reddick […]

Sterling K. Brown to Star in New Hulu Drama Series From This Is Us Creator

This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown and series creator Dan Fogelman are reuniting on a new drama series at Hulu, TVLine has confirmed. Details remain sketchy, by the untitled thriller — written by Fogelman — would find Brown playing the head of security for a former president, per Variety. Fogelman and Brown would both […]

Lizzo Opens Up About Landing Mandalorian Role: 'I Cried All Day'

Mando, meet Lizzo. Lizzo, meet Mando. Four-time Grammy Award winner Lizzo has shared her deep-felt reaction, as a longtime Star Wars fan, to being cast on The Mandalorian. Lizzo appeared in the April 5 episode of Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series as The Duchess, one of the elected leaders of the democratic planet Plazir-15. Partnered […]

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Fire Country Star, EP Talk Kane Brown's Acting Debut and the Final, Twisty Episodes That Close Out Season 1

Fire Country and Kane Brown aim to make beautiful music together, as the country superstar makes his acting debut this Friday at 9/8c on CBS’ freshman hit. In this season’s 18th episode (of 22), titled “Off the Rails,” the two crews respond to the scene of a train crash where the rescue has the potential […]

Schmigadoon!'s Dove Cameron Was 'Terrified' for Her Big Cabaret Moment in Season 2 Premiere — Here's Why

Sally Bowles, is that you? Schmigadoon!‘s Season 2 premiere sees Melissa and Josh venture into the world of Schmicago, a mishmash of 1960s and ’70s musicals. Dove Cameron, who in Season 1 played Betty, a character inspired by Oklahoma!‘s Ado Annie — is reintroduced as Jenny Banks, an amalgamation of Cabaret‘s Sally Bowles and Chicago‘s […]

Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed on Seeing Glimpses of the Old Nate in Episode 4 — How Dangerous Is Rupert's Approval?

Perhaps redemption is possible, after all? During Wednesday’s Ted Lasso — the fourth episode of Season 3 — Nathan makes not one, but two attempts to apologize to Ted for how he left things at the end of Season 2. His first attempt, which is interrupted by Rupert, comes before AFC Richmond faces off against West Ham […]

Fox Reveals Spring Finale Dates and Sets Summer Returns for MasterChef, Crime Scene Kitchen and More

Fox has cooked up a summertime slate that features three shows targeting foodies and wannabe chefs, with a heaping side dish of musical content. The network also confirmed some springtime finales, listed down below. Fox’s summer schedule kicks off Monday, May 22 with the (long-awaited) Season 2 opening of Joel McHale’s Crime Scene Kitchen. The […]

TVLine Items: New Showtime Spy Drama, Clone High Teaser and More

A new limited series based on “the world’s most elusive terrorist” is coming to Showtime. Based on the manhunt for military chief and founding member of the Lebanon Islamic Jihad Organization, Imad Mughniyeh, the spy series Ghosts of Beirut will premiere Sunday, May 21 at 10/9c (and make its streaming/on demand debut two days earlier, […]

Sarah Shahi Torches Sex/Life's 'Gimmicky, Challenging' Season 2

Sex/Life star Sarah Shahi has a lot to say about the racy Netflix thriller’s second season, and she knows her bosses aren’t going to be happy about any of it. The process of filming Season 2 was “definitely a challenge,” Shahi revealed during her April 4 appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat […]

Ziwe Cancelled at Showtime

TV’s late-night landscape just got a little emptier. Showtime has cancelled its talk show Ziwe after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed. Ziwe‘s Season 2 finale, which aired last Christmas, now serves as its series ender. Hosted by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the satirical variety show featured interviews with celebrity guests, musical numbers and sketches. With the […]

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Schmigadoon! Team Previews 4 Major Changes in Season 2 — Plus, Your Guide to Who's Who in Schmicago!

Melissa and Josh have found true love… but are they happy? That’s the question hanging over their heads in Schmigadoon!‘s Season 2 premiere, which picks up after a considerable time jump and shows Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key‘s characters finding it rather difficult to readjust to life in the real world. “They go through all […]

Cruel Intentions TV Adaptation Ordered to Series (Finally!) at Amazon

Cruel Intentions‘ long and torturous journey to the small screen was not all for naught. TVLine has confirmed exclusively that Amazon has placed an eight-episode series order for the long-gestating TV adaptation of the 1999 film. Production is set to get underway later this month in Toronto. Although the project had been in development at Freevee, […]

A Million Little Things' David Giuntoli and Stephanie Szostak Preview Delilah's Heated Homecoming

A Million Little Things‘ Delilah is barely off the plane at Boston Logan International Airport in this week’s episode before she runs smack into a sick-kid crisis and a highly emotional argument with her daughter’s father. And all of that happens before she can even put down her suitcase! Wednesday’s installment of the ABC drama […]

Donald Trump Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felony Counts

Donald Trump surrendered himself to the Manhattan DA’s office for arraignment on Tuesday, where he was charged with 34 felony counts stemming from hush money payments made to women with whom he allegedly had sexual encounters. Trump pleaded not guilty. Trump’s arrest — which happened around 1:14 pm Eastern time, and involved no mugshot nor […]

Chicago Fire's Jesse Spencer Previews Casey's Return... and His Attempt to 'Restoke the Flame' With Brett?

Jesse Spencer‘s return to Chicago Fire this Wednesday (NBC, 9/8c) is coming under very different circumstances than Captain Matt Casey’s previous trip to the Windy City. Whereas the firefighter came back in last season’s finale to attend his best friend Severide’s wedding, this time around, it’s a rather weighty and far-reaching work issue that brings […]

Call Me Kat Renewal-Cancellation Decision 'Four or Five Weeks' Away

Call Me Kat will not be sitting on the bubble much longer. In an Instagram Q&A earlier this week, co-star Cheyenne Jackson said a decision on whether his Fox comedy — which is nearing the end of its third season — will be renewed for a fourth season will likely come in “four to five […]

Monday, April 3, 2023

TVLine Items: PLL Promotion, Fox Orders New Medical Drama and More

A Pretty Little Liars beau is sticking around: The HBO Max series has promoted Elias Kacavas, who played Greg in Original Sin, to series regular for Season 2, dubbed Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, our sister site Deadline reports. Greg is described as “Kelly’s (Mallory Bechtel) fun-loving boyfriend, who finds himself questioning his faith and […]

Grey's Anatomy's Caterina Scorsone Reveals 'Heartbreaking' Real-Life Tragedy: 'A Couple Months Ago... '

Grey’s Anatomy‘s Caterina Scorsone is opening up about a devastating personal tragedy she suffered earlier this year. In a moving Instagram post on Monday, the actress revealed, “A couple of months ago my house burned down… while getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time,” before adding, “Smoke began to seep up through […]

Game of Thrones Spinoff About [Spoiler]'s Reign Eyed at HBO

HBO is delving even further into the Westeros history books: The network is eyeing a prequel to Game of Thrones focused on the reign of Aegon I Targaryen, our sister site Variety reports. The proposed series — which is only in the very early stages of development at this time — would take place about […]

Euphoria's Barbie Ferreira Sets the Record Straight on Her Exit From HBO Series: 'I Actually Did Not Walk Off Set'

Seven months after announcing that she would not return to HBO’s Euphoria, actress Barbie Ferreira publicly addressed her rumor-laden exit from the show. “I actually did not walk off set,” Ferreira said in the April 3 edition of the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepherd podcast. She seemed to refer to a Daily Beast report from February 2022 […]

Grey's Anatomy Showrunner Teases Meredith and Nick's Future

Grey’s Anatomy fans may want to put off calling time-of-death on Meredith and Nick’s relationship. Although things looked bleak for the estranged couple when last they spoke — does it get any worse than your girlfriend pretending she hasn’t heard you say you love her? — it ain’t over till it’s over, showrunner Krista Vernoff […]

The Night Agent EP Shawn Ryan Talks Quick Renewal and His Season 2 Plan

If you thought you were surprised by how quickly Netflix renewed The Night Agent for Season 2, get in line behind showrunner Shawn Ryan. “It was so fast,” Ryan marveled during a Monday morning Zoom with TVLine. “I mean, I had been told that that we shouldn’t expect any news about a pick-up until at […]

Sunday, April 2, 2023

American Idol Shocker: Why [Spoiler] Dropped Out During Hollywood Week

Despite a strong showing during Hollywood Week, one of this season’s most talked-about contestants chose to end their American Idol journey on Sunday. Following a solid performance of The Police’s “Roxanne,” complete with confidence pointers courtesy of Clay Aiken, 25-year-old Sarah Beth stunned the auditorium with a shocking announcement. “This opportunity is really rad, but […]

Secret Invasion: Shapeshifting Skrulls Make Mayhem on Earth in First Trailer — Get Summer Release Date

The emergence of a hidden sect of shapeshifting Skrulls on Earth will keep everyone guessing in Disney+’s Secret Invasion, the new live-action Marvel series that released its first trailer during ESPN’s Sunday Night Baesball game. Based on the 2008 Marvel comic of the same name and premiering on Wednesday, June 21, Secret Invasion  follows a […]

WrestleMania 39 Results: Who Won on Night 2 of the WWE Event?

WWE’s biggest wrestling event went Hollywood… again! WrestleMania 39, set for Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at SoFi Stadium, marked the pay per view’s second time coming to the Greater Los Angeles area. As you’ll recall, WrestleMania 21 took place at the Crypto.com arena (then known as the Staples Center) back in 2005. […]

The Top 20 Girls Characters Ranked From Least to Most Annoying

Let’s face it: Being annoying was practically a prerequisite for being a Girls character. Yet it seems everyone is rewatching Lena Dunham’s hit HBO series. Millennials are using the show as a lens for looking back at our own early twenties. We’re seeing it all play out on-screen thinking, so what if that haircut was bad? Or, […]

FBI's John Boyd Opens Up About 'Surreal' Nature of 3-Way Crossover, Says Final Hour 'Is as Big as It Gets'

John Boyd says that being a part of this Tuesday night’s 3-way crossover between CBS’ three FBI shows was no less than “an out-of-body experience.” Three years ago, Boyd’s FBI character, Special Agent Stuart Scola, had a small role in a mini crossover with Most Wanted. But this time around, Boyd can be seen in […]

The Way Home's Chyler Leigh Talks Paying Homage to She's All That Again 22 Years After Not Another Teen Movie

When The Way Home‘s Kat walked down a staircase in a red dress to the sounds of Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me” in Episode 5, it was hardly the first time her portrayer Chyler Leigh had paid homage to the iconic scene from the ’90s teen movie classic She’s All That. Leigh tells TVLine that […]

Yellowstone's Kevin Costner, Other Main Cast No-Shows at PaleyFest, With Costner's Future on Series TBD

In the wake of a lengthy list of no-shows at Saturday’s PaleyFest, Paramount is still holding out hope for the future of Yellowstone. Despite the original RSVP list announced in mid-January confirming their PaleyFest attendance, creator Taylor Sheridan, executive producer David Glasser and cast members Kevin Costner (John Dutton), Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton), Cole Hauser […]

Saturday, April 1, 2023

SNL Video: Trump Fundraises for Legal Defense With 'Trump Bopz' Album

Presidents both past and present have always been reliable comedic fodder for Saturday Night Live, and this week’s news of Donald Trump’s indictment was no exception. James Austin Johnson once again played our 45th president, as Trump, in the wake of being “indicated,” looks to scrape up a little extra cash by producing the album […]

Abbott Elementary: Taraji P. Henson to Guest-Star as [Spoiler] in Season 2's Penultimate Episode

Taraji P. Henson is set to appear in ABC’s Abbott Elementary, the series confirmed on Saturday. In the upcoming penultimate episode aptly titled “Mom” (which airs April 12 at 9/8c), “Janine’s plan for a Memorial Day weekend solo trip is derailed when her mother (Henson) shows up unannounced asking for help,” according to the official […]

The Night Agent: Eve Harlow Talks About Her Killer Role, Wigging Out and That 'F--king Rad' Final Scene

Only the last section of this feature contains well-marked spoilers. For 15 years, Eve Harlow has let no grass grow under her feet, cycling through roles on series such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The 100, The Killing, Canada’s The Guard, Titans and the “evil AI” thriller NEXT. And then The Night Agent gave her a […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of April 2

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Ratings: Blue Bloods Leads Friday in Total Viewers, Albeit With a Low

In the latest TV ratings, Fox’s SmackDown led Friday in the demo, while CBS’ Blue Bloods and Fire Country copped the night’s biggest audiences. CBS | SWAT (with 4.8 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating), Fire Country (5.1 mil/0.4) and the newly renewed Blue Bloods (5.2 mil/0.3) each lost some eyeballs while holding […]